Executive Functioning

What is the role of working memory in tasks like mental arithmetic and following multi-step directions?

• Remembering past events
• Holding information in mind while actively manipulating it
• Predicting the future
• Reciting the alphabet

Which skill is demonstrated when adapting to new situations and shifting attention when needed?

• Memory recall
• Pattern recognition
• Logical reasoning
• Cognitive flexibility

How does executive functioning contribute to success in various areas of life?

• By avoiding challenges
• By setting goals, making decisions, and navigating complex tasks efficiently
• By making decisions for us
• By ignoring responsibilities

What is executive functioning responsible for?

• Reciting the alphabet backwards
• Playing video games
• Planning, focusing attention, remembering instructions, and juggling multiple tasks
• Remembering phone numbers

What does inhibitory control help us do?

• React emotionally to every situation
• Resist impulses, ignore distractions, and regulate emotions
• Give in to every impulse
• Get easily distracted